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Engel improves operator ergonomics, thus boosting productivity

Engel improves operator ergonomics, thus boosting productivity

Injection moulding machines that you can talk to are still science fiction, but as human-machine interaction continues to grow closer, communication is becoming increasingly easy. Intuitive control logic plays an important role here, such as the next generation CC 200 machine control unit recently presented by Engel. Another important step to shortening the man-machine divide is that of extending control logic by optimising operator ergonomics.

Wireless LAN as a cost saver

Wireless LAN as a cost saver

Gammaflux Europe GmbH, Wiesbaden/Germany, has for some time been offering its new option, "Wireless LAN", for all of its hot runner temperature controllers. It permits particularly low-cost remote monitoring of the temperature controllers and the operating condition of the hot runner system, as the complex wiring that was necessary hitherto can now be completely waived.

New Battenfeld's control system

New Battenfeld's control system

Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik GmbH, is introducing the new members of its control system family side by side with the well-known ones. This includes the familiar BMCtouch as well as two new systems: BMCeco and BMCmini. For the first time, the machine manufacturer is also presenting BMCtouch with the new extruder monitoring function, which helps the user to optimize production costs by means of preventive maintenance and analysis of the energy flow.

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